Exhibit Dates: April 4-26, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4 from 7–9pm
The Synchronous art exhibit features creative work by Del Ray Artisans’ top 100 volunteers. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and acceptance, promotes authentic expression, and encourages artistic creations. Come celebrate the dedication of our volunteers and enjoy their artwork and join in our raffle—prize to be announced soon!
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator Morgan Parr and the artists. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite at synchronous-art-exhibit.eventbrite.com.
Also drop-in to our programs and register for the workshops held during the exhibit:
- First Thursday: Make art inspired by Alma Thomas – April 3, 6:30-8pm
- Girl Scout “Art and Design” Brownie Badge Workshop – Saturday, April 5, 10am-3pm
- STEAM-tastic: Have a Voice – Poster for the Planet – Sunday, April 6, 9-10:30am (ages 6-10) and 11am-12:30pm (ages 11-17)
- Creative Book Club – Saturday, April 12, 10am-12pm
- Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s in Del Ray – Sunday, April 13, 1-3pm
- Figure Drawing Session – Tuesdays, April 15 and 22, 7-9pm
- Partners in Art Evening – Wednesday, April 16, 7-9pm
- Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, April 20, 6-9pm
- Create an Art Inventory System in Excel – Monday, April 21, 6:30-8:30pm
- STEAM-tastic: Make art inspired by Alma Thomas at George Mason Elementary – Friday, April 25, 5-8pm
- Neurographic Art Workshop – Saturday, April, 26, 10am-12pm
- Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, April 26, 10am-12pm
A big thank you to the Del Ray Artisans members who qualified to enter the Synchronous exhibit because of their exceptional number of volunteer hours between January 2023 and December 2024. Alphabetized by first name—special thanks to:
Aaron Fletchersmith, Alexandra Schmeling, Alyssa Pease, Amanda Fletchersmith, Amy Castine, Amy Kitchin Hower, Ann Cameron Siegal, Annemarie Kuhns, Ariane D’Souza, Barbara Cooper, Barbara Smith, Betsy Lederer, Bhavani Arabandi, Bill Cabrera, Brando Gould, Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, Brooke Johnson, Camille Kouyoumdjian, Christian Melgar, Chuck Dervarics, Courtney Pippin-Mathur, Cynthia Schoeppel, Dale Spivey, Dan Witmeyer, Danielle Chan, Dawn Wyse Hurto, Diana Papazian, Dina Wise, Ditas Katague, Donna Gallo, Ellen Kozicki, Ellen Rosenthal, Erica Hughes, Gale Goldfarb, Gordon Thomas Frank, Guy Jones, Jana Bertucci, Jenny Nicholson, Joan Bickelhaupt, Joshua Oliveira-Martin, Joyce Wagner, Karen Feeley, Karen Schmitz, Kate Gibney, Katherine Rand, Kathryn Brown, Kazuko Fuller, KC Hodge, Kellie Sansone, Kelly M. MacConomy, Kelly Postula, Kelly Snyder, Kevin Sherlock, Kitty Russell, Kurt Peterson, Lesley Hall, Linda Elliff, Liz Martinez, Liz Vance, Lori Fredricks, Lori Welch Brown, Lynn Chadwick, Margaret Slipek, Maria Hart, Marshall Carolus, Mary Pike, Maxine Cholmondeley, Meredith D’Amore, Michele Reday Cook, Mila Mateu, Morgan Parr, Nancy Flores, Nancy Galib, Nicole Mahoney, Pamela Day, Peter Michaels, Pinar Artuk-Boegel, Rita Cohen, Rita Schooley, Robin Hunter Reid, Robin Ludt, Robyn Seaton McGarry, Rod Whyte, Ron Reel, Rusty Lynn, Sandra Alami, Scott MacConomy, Sean Crumley, Stephanie Darlene Greenwald, Stephen Lally, Sue Shumate, Sue Stone-Walls, Susan Fitter Harris, Suzan Ok Shumate, Suzanne Tillman, Thom Lowther, Tiara Safic-Martin, TJ Feeley, and Tracy Wilkerson.
The Synchronous art exhibit runs April 4-26, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, April 27).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits.
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Short Blurb – 35 words or fewer
The “Synchronous” exhibit (April 4-26, 2025) features artwork by Del Ray Artisans outstanding volunteers. Celebrate their dedication and enjoy their artwork at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA). Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
The “Synchronous” exhibit (April 4-26, 2025) features artwork by Del Ray Artisans outstanding volunteers. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and acceptance. Come celebrate their dedication and enjoy their artwork. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, April 4, 7-9pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits